Here is a wonderful resource for dollhouse collectors seeking to identify and date items in their collections. Shown in over 400 photographs are advertisements from catalogs, magazines, and trade journals picturing dollhouses, dollhouse furniture, and accessories. The ads provide a comprehensive pictorial history of mostly American dollhouses dating from the 1880s to the 1980s. Shown are products from many famous dollhouse companies, including N.D. Cass(tm), Arcade(tm), Meccano(tm), Lines Brothers(tm), Schoenhut(tm), Strombecker(tm), Wisconsin Toy(tm), Rich Toys(tm), Keystone(tm), Converse(tm), Tynietoy(tm), Renwal(tm), Marx(tm), Plasco(tm), Ideal(tm), Playsteel(tm), Built-Rite(tm), Nancy Forbes(tm), Tootsietoy(tm), and many other well-known firms. Of special interest are ads from companies not recognized in previous dollhouse books, including Cranford(tm), Elastic Tip(tm), Playroom Equipment(tm), Toy Gro Educational Toys(tm), Playskool Institute(tm), Vista(tm), Melco Toys(tm), and many more. A special chapter illustrating magazine and newspaper plans for building dollhouses is included to help with the identification of handmade houses and furnishings. This unique book will help new and old collectors alike research their beloved dollhouses and dollhouse furniture.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764321129
ISBN-13
9780764321122
eBay Product ID (ePID)
44187926
Product Key Features
Author
Dian Zillner
Language
English
Topic
Dollhouses, General
Dimensions
Item Length
11in
Item Height
0.5in
Item Width
8.5in
Item Weight
17.6 Oz
Additional Product Features
Book Title
Dollhouse and Furniture Advertising : 1880s-1980s
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Lc Classification Number
Nk4894.U6z552 2004
Format
Trade Paperback
Target Audience
Trade
Publication Year
2004
Illustrated
Yes
Genre
Antiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies
Number of Pages
144 Pages
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